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  1. Acceptance of Distance/Online Degrees by Other Colleges and Universities

    opalmRN replied to macmagick's topic in Online Distance Learning

    Lizz, Since you have not been successful in pointing out the correct facts of an online program I can only believe you have never been enrolled in an online program. If you want to intelligently...

  2. Acceptance of Distance/Online Degrees by Other Colleges and Universities

    opalmRN replied to macmagick's topic in Online Distance Learning

    And that would be because those individuals would never cheat? Sorry but cheating is done by all types of individuals in all walks of life in all

  3. Acceptance of Distance/Online Degrees by Other Colleges and Universities

    opalmRN replied to macmagick's topic in Online Distance Learning

    Sounds like cheating was a real issue with your program. Nope can't separate us online people by cubicles, but then I can't really see across state lines

  4. Acceptance of Distance/Online Degrees by Other Colleges and Universities

    opalmRN replied to macmagick's topic in Online Distance Learning

  5. Acceptance of Distance/Online Degrees by Other Colleges and Universities

    opalmRN replied to macmagick's topic in Online Distance Learning

    Good luck to you. Keep us posted on your progress.

  6. Has anyone done the science classes online?

    opalmRN replied to klone's topic in Online Distance Learning

    Distance learning is defintely not for those who are not self motivated and very driven but for those of us up to the challenge it is great. Good luck with Chem!

  7. Acceptance of Distance/Online Degrees by Other Colleges and Universities

    opalmRN replied to macmagick's topic in Online Distance Learning

    this is a very interesting discussion (?) as i am enrolled in an online nursing program presently. cheating - i have sat for state boards in two different modalities so far and it behooves me how one...

  8. Has anyone done the science classes online?

    opalmRN replied to klone's topic in Online Distance Learning

    No you are not required to attend anything on campus at least not Rio Salado science courses. I have only taken dev psy at CCConline so I am not familiar with their policy with science courses.

  9. Co-workers think I'm crazy for doing this

    opalmRN replied to ImaEMT's topic in Online Distance Learning

    This is true for PA. I emailed the SBON concerning the ADN program and PA students are required to take the MO state boards and then apply for reciprocity here in PA. They (SBON) also assured me...

  10. Deaconess Selection Process

    opalmRN replied to sierranic's topic in Online Distance Learning

    Yes I also believe 22 is the magic age. Mona, you are on the ball!

  11. Deaconess Selection Process

    opalmRN replied to sierranic's topic in Online Distance Learning

    DCN offers two ADN programs. (They also have a BSN program) LPN's enter the program having 3 semesters to complete for their RN/ADN. Others enter having 3 semsters to complete the PN component...

  12. lpn-adn

    opalmRN replied to pico's topic in Online Distance Learning

    Good summary lgflamini, thanks for presenting both schools. Just a few additional items to consider when factoring the price. DCN is as lgflamini stated is $415/credit vs. $150/course with Excelsior;...

  13. Co-workers think I'm crazy for doing this

    opalmRN replied to ImaEMT's topic in Online Distance Learning

    Good for you. I can't speak for anyone else but when I had an issue or was unclear about something, DCN has always given me the explanation and answers I needed. This program (online ASN) is still...

  14. Co-workers think I'm crazy for doing this

    opalmRN replied to ImaEMT's topic in Online Distance Learning

    One semester? That's it? How can you make a statement like this from one semester? You can't become a competent anything after one semester, sorry.

  15. Deaconess Accreditation Issues?

    opalmRN replied to verytiredmommy's topic in Online Distance Learning

    Since when? Did they loose their accreditation?

  16. university of phoenix

    opalmRN replied to treddrn's topic in Online Distance Learning

    I have attended UOP but not for nursing. I will tell you if you have the dedication for short sessions, you will do fine. All my courses were 5 weeks long. Believe me when I tell you, you don't...

  17. Deaconess Accreditation Issues?

    opalmRN replied to verytiredmommy's topic in Online Distance Learning

    Hi verytiredmommy, I pm'd you. Hope that helps. I would really encourage you to call your SBON and DCN directly and ask these questions. As for the BSN student I have no idea but I have been told...

  18. distance learning support

    opalmRN replied to kimlpn's topic in Online Distance Learning

    hi kimlpn, these are good thoughts! it does no one any good to bash schools or programs here this is supposed to be a place to share. bashing of this nature will not change anything and imho it's...

  19. WOuld any Deaconess students share their scholarship secrets?

    opalmRN replied to ImaEMT's topic in Online Distance Learning

    Thanks RN2B4ABBY I had no idea about the out of state grants. I've been enlightened!!! Thanks again for sharing

  20. WOuld any Deaconess students share their scholarship secrets?

    opalmRN replied to ImaEMT's topic in Online Distance Learning

    I am not sure I follow on this one. I have been a mother for a long time, also have one child in college at the same time and we never heard anything about such a grant. I was under the impression...

  21. University of Wyoming, advice

    opalmRN replied to pixiel's topic in Online Distance Learning

    You are quite welcome. Anytime. I'll share anything I know, which if you ask my youngest, isn't a whole lot!! Take care and good luck

  22. Heads up for anyone planning on Excelsior

    opalmRN replied to Agnus's topic in Online Distance Learning

    Thanks Agnus This is good information hope prospective and current students read this. Take care,

  23. University of Wyoming, advice

    opalmRN replied to pixiel's topic in Online Distance Learning

    Sorry you are not getting repsonses, I personally do not have any experience with the U of WY. Have you looked at Deaconess College of Nursing in St. Louis MO? or Excelsior College? Both schools...

  24. moms and babies staying together

    opalmRN replied to PegRNBSN's topic in Ob/Gyn

    How great is that? I like the idea of permitting the support person to spend the night. Too often they too have a difficult time adjusting to a new and or first time babe. Good for your facility!

  25. moms and babies staying together

    opalmRN replied to PegRNBSN's topic in Ob/Gyn

    While I don't have an answer for you I find it interesting that now hospitals want new moms to keep their babies in the room with them. 25 years ago when I ask for "rooming in" as it was called then I...